- The first big Star Trek Lego set
- There are 3,600 pieces.
- A full complement of characters and a few surprises.
Fans of the nearly 60-year-old franchise have waited decades for this: a Lego Icons set based on a part of the iconic sci-fi series, and now we have it, a 3,600-piece, 10.5 tall by 23.5 long by 18.5 wide buildable representation of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Starship USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D, an icon in the long-running series and films that followed.
The arrival of the Enterprise comes just months after Lego and franchise owner Paramount finally joined forces to begin delivering what is sure to be a series of incredible Star Trek-based kits. Prior to this, block-based building kits for the sci-fi franchise were primarily made by companies like Mega Blocks. They were okay, but they never captured the prestige, design expertise or sheer audacity of a Lego kit.
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Within the confines of largely square, rectangular and triangular building pieces, the Lego Icons USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D is a striking replica of the ship of Star Trek: The Next Generationthe series that arguably relaunched the franchise for a new generation in 1987. The vessel features a detachable command saucer, nacelles with all the correct colors and details, and a secondary hull. The shuttle bay opens to reveal two mini shuttles.
Once you’re done building, you’ll have all the key characters in Lego form. Of course, this includes Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Commander William Riker, Lieutenant Worf, Lieutenant Commander Data, Dr. Beverly Crusher, Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge, Counselor Deanna Troi, Bartender Guinan, and Wesley Crusher. They’ll even carry their own accessories, including lasers, tricorders, and an engineering briefcase.
The set is designed for adults 18+ and of course includes a display stand. It will ship on November 28 and will retail for $399.99. / £349.99 / €379.99.
Lego is planning an eye-catching Black Friday launch video that will include a special appearance by Number One and frequent Star Trek director Jonathan Frakes, who signed a USS Enterprise NCC 1701-D set, which one lucky viewer or fan will have a chance to win.
Lego is adding a few more Dilithium crystals to the whole shebang, offering anyone who orders the starship between November 28 and December 1 a free Lego Icons Star Trek: Type-15 Shuttlepod.
This capsule is a true Lego in itself, with 261 pieces, opening swing doors and a rear hatch. Perhaps best of all, it will include a minifigure of Ensign Ro Laren, a character who featured prominently in some memorable episodes of the TNG series and even returned in season 3 of Picard.
For Star Trek fans, this is like the start of a new mission (maybe five years, depending on how long it takes you to build the Enterprise). There will be this and other models, perhaps even one of the original Enterprise series from the 60s and all its characters. There could be models for the space station from Deep Space 9 or the sleek Enterprise from the Enterprise series from the early aughts. Maybe some vehicles from JJ Abrams movies? The galaxy is the limit.
Who knows where Lego will boldly go next? Whatever it is, sign us up, Captain, we’re ready to go.
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